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Onion John

by Joseph Krumgold

248 pages · 1959

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The story of a friendship between a 12-year-old boy and an immigrant handyman, almost wrecked by the good intentions of the townspeople. "One of the distinguished books of our time. . . . The writing has dignity and strength".--School Library Journal. 1960 Newbery Medal; ALA Notable Children's Books of 1940-1970. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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